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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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Topic: APMC

In Punjab’s rejection of Centre’s agri marketing policy, another showdown over APMCs in the making

In letter to Centre, Punjab govt said policy went 'against spirit of Constitution'. Convener of policy drafting committee says it is a broad map & states can choose their own path.

Biggest tomato market from June-August, Kolar feels the heat — poor rain, plant disease hit trade

Prices of high-end tomatoes at Kolar APMC nearing Rs 3,000 for 15 kg. Farmers say they used to get 1 box of tomatoes for every 4 plants earlier, need 4 times as many plants now.

Modi govt’s proposal shows it wants farmers to look unreasonable, not address their concerns

The Modi govt has put very little on the negotiating table. It wants us to believe that the two proposed amendments in the APMC bypass Act are the most substantial concessions.

Farm laws will reform ‘toxic mandi system’ but government needs to tackle misinformation

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Research shows intermediaries’ role is misunderstood. Local market realities more at play

Researchers associated with Pennsylvania University’s India study centre looked at agricultural markets of Bihar, Odisha and Punjab. They found that intermediaries are a rational response to the dominant structure of Indian farming.

How Bihar recorded growth but Punjab lagged behind and why farm reforms are important

In episode 634 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta compares Bihar's growth after agricultural reforms in 2006 to Punjab's growth rate that has been declining.

Licensing, registration of farm produce buyers needs more reform not removal

Under the new law, farmers won’t know if the PAN-wielding buyer has been registered, and also won't have access to timely and updated price information in trading areas.

Improve farm inputs, equip panchayats to verify buyers and make new farm laws work

In my project to evolve the PURA policy with former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, we travelled and met farmers from across India. Four points emerged.

Farmers’ protests, issues with MSP & APMC Act, and crop diversification

In episode 633 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the need for agricultural reforms, and the intricacies of Minimum Support Price & the APMC Act.

Bihar holds out hope for India’s farmers, but only PM Modi seems to see it

Centre’s new farm laws aren’t an issue in Bihar as state had repealed APMC Act in 2006. But no politician, even CM Nitish, is highlighting its success stories.

On Camera

India needs a National Jobs Mission, not just skilling

Training millions of young people without commensurate opportunities risks producing not more employed youth, but more skilled unemployed.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Op Sindoor lesson: IAF chief bats for joint planning & coordination centre in Delhi, not theaterisation

Contrary to claims regarding implementation of theaterisation, ThePrint first reported on 17 June 2021 that it will be delayed. Now, ACM Singh bats for different structure.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.